The Mason Minute

The Mason Minute


Latest Episodes

Water Bottle Ban (MM #5293)
September 18, 2025

Yesterday, I was discussing how cell phones are being banned in schools across America. And recently I thought of another potential ban. Then, less than two weeks later, it looks like a school in Akro

Cellphones In Schools (MM #5292)
September 17, 2025

While I dont have kids, Ive often heard the plight of parents trying to figure out the right time to give their child a smartphone. For most, its usually around the time they go to high school, as

Lonely (MM #5291)
September 16, 2025

Are you lonely? I don't mean this as a joke. It's a serious question. And it's a question that a mental health group recently asked people across America. Here in Tennessee, 14% said they identified t

Your Opinion (MM #5290)
September 15, 2025

We all have opinions. It doesnt matter what the subject is; when pressed, most people will share their feelings. But in the world of social media, you now have a soapbox to share your opinion anytime

Chocolate Prices (MM #5289)
September 14, 2025

I know I say it all the time, but times have changed. Sure, a lot of it has to do with society, our culture, and even technology. But sometimes it's the simple things. When I was growing up, you could

Bad Teeth (MM #5288)
September 13, 2025

I often wonder what percentage of today's kids get braces. If you look closely at my picture, you can see I didn't get them as a kid. My two bottom teeth in the front are crooked, and there's a gap be

Return To Office (MM #5287)
September 12, 2025

If you work in the 9-to-5 world, you likely hear people tossing around buzzwords like office culture and return to office. Every company is still dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. I

More Hatred (MM #5286)
September 11, 2025

Some are saying that we are experiencing more hatred right now than at any other time in the history of America. I haven't been here for nearly 250 years, but I sometimes wonder if it's true. It's cha

High Speed (MM #5285)
September 10, 2025

For most of us, things like electricity, water, and gas are some of the most essential things in our lives. Over the last few decades, many of us have added high-speed Internet to that list. We've rea

Step Off The Curb (MM #5284)
September 09, 2025

It's hard to believe that Nashville has been a part of my life for so long. I made my first trip to Nashville about this time, 46 years ago. And I never thought I'd end up here full-time. But soon I'l